Coordinate search and rescue operations

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:40 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MARF020

State Code
AVD93

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
07/09/2015

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

10/12/2015

Field of Education

080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

10/12/2015

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assist in planning and coordinating search and rescue operations at sea.This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Master Unlimited.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Activate search and rescue support plan

1.1 Distress and emergency signals, and communications are recognised and evaluated
1.2 Type of emergency, and level and nature of assistance required is assessed and its practicability is considered
1.3 Communications are established, where possible, with the parties in distress, other vessels and relevant authorities/agencies
1.4 Search and rescue parameters are identified based on available information
1.5 Search and rescue strategy is developed based on all available information and after consultation with others in the established chain of command
1.6 Required resources are identified according to the strategy
1.7 Strategy is evaluated and reviewed as determined by the input of all information and review of available resources
1.8 Organisation and command chain with other stations involved in the search and rescue is established in collaboration with search and rescue authorities

2 Coordinate crew in search and rescue operations

2.1 Crew members are informed of the scenario and strategy
2.2 Crew members are briefed on their roles and responsibilities and the way the crew will operate, and are deployed to the required stations
2.3 Tasks are allocated to crew members according to their roles in the crew and level of competence
2.4 Confirmation is gained from crew members of their understanding of the scenario, their role and the roles of other crew members
2.5 Performance of crew members is monitored and reviewed as the scenario unfolds, to determine ongoing requirements
2.6 Directions are given to others involved in the search and rescue operation according to agreed plan and established chain of command
2.7 Manoeuvres of vessel are made according to agreed plan and with due regard to limits of the vessel and the environment
2.8 Feedback from crew members and others involved in the search and rescue operation is received and relayed to others according to agreed plan and established chain of command

3 Liaise with internal and external authorities/ agencies

3.1 Radio communication is established and maintained with all parties involved in the search and rescue operations
3.2 Briefings are provided to appropriate people according to operational procedures
3.3 Search and rescue progress is monitored and information is provided to internal and external authorities/agencies
3.4 Issues are negotiated with internal and external authorities/agencies
3.5 Resources are monitored and reviewed to meet changing requirements according to operational procedures
3.6 Search and rescue problems/potential problems are identified and solutions are developed in liaison with internal and external authorities/agencies
3.7 Guidance and support are provided and sought from internal and external authorities/agencies according to requirements

4 Manage communications systems

4.1 Communications systems are identified as appropriate to the situation and the strategy
4.2 Communications systems are selected according to agreed plan and established chain of command
4.3 Communications systems are managed to provide optimum capability

5 Conclude search and rescue support

5.1 Duration of the search and rescue operation is determined by the level of emergency
5.2 Instructions from internal and external authorities/agencies about the duration of the search and rescue are complied with
5.3 All information is collected and preserved
5.4 Debrief is conducted with relevant people involved
5.5 Items for improvement are identified and action is taken to have improvements built into support plans

6 Manage search and rescue records

6.1 Records of the search and rescue are made in the vessel log
6.2 Other documentation is completed as required by regulatory requirements
6.3 Reports are completed and disseminated according to organisational requirements

No information

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S5397	TDMMF107B	ASSIST IN SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS	Unit of competency
WG424	MARF6001A	Coordinate search and rescue operations	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OCH42	MARF036	Coordinate search and rescue operations	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWN9	MAR60315	Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)	Qualification